Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become 'more political' and likely acted alone, authorities say

ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, JESSE BEDAYN and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press

OREM, Utah — The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk expressed opposition to the conservative activist's viewpoints and indicated that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday as they announced an arrest.

Tyler Robinson, 22, became “more political” in the run-up to the shooting and mentioned during a dinner with family that Kirk would visit Utah, Gov. Spencer Cox told a news conference. He turned himself in late Thursday.

The governor cited as evidence engravings on unspent bullet casings found in the rifle that authorities believe was used in the attack, as well as chat app messages attributed to the suspect that a roommate shared with law enforcement.

The arrest was first her